NHL DFS The Daily Hot Shot for DraftKings and FanDuel (Feb. 26)

This article focuses on NHL DFS Picks for 2/26 on DraftKings and FanDuel. Both sites have fairly different scoring formats, particularly with the recent changes on DraftKings. We consider tournament tactics, statistics, pricing, and attempt to tackle this highly variable Daily Fantasy format so we can gain an edge on the field at large. BE SURE to double-check both regular and power play lines at both morning skate and before lock as they can drastically change from the time of publication.

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Top Two Lines

Colorado One – Nathan MacKinnon, Gabriel Landeskog, Valeri Nichushkin

This Buffalo team hasn’t been terrible defensively as of late, outside of a 7-4 loss to the Senators a week ago. However, this will not be an ideal spot for them visiting Colorado. The Avs are tied with the Las Vegas Golden Knights “more on them below” as slate high -210 favorites. If you do not want to use the full line, Nathan MacKinnon is always in play as a one-off and cash piece. MacKinnon comes into tonight third in the NHL with 84 points and should be able to add to his total. It looks like Andre Burakovsky is doubtful to return at the time of writing, so Valeri Nichushkin can provide us with elite salary relief, assuming he remains on the first line.

*TOP OVERALL* – Las Vegas One – William Karlsson, Mark Stone, Max Pacioretty

This line has been absolute fire and now William Karlsson is really starting to get in on the act. It is scary to think what this line’s upside is, and between the highest projected total and home favorite status, they are set to crush. Edmonton comes in on a back to back and should not receive any relief with such a tough matchup staring them in the face. This line has six goals over their last ten games but I expect that number to ramp back up. A couple of weeks ago they were the hottest line in the NHL. If you were to leave one-off, it would be William Karlsson, who skates on the second power-play unit, thus depriving him of full correlation with the other two skaters.

2/26 NHL DraftKings Rankings

Forwards

1. Max Pacioretty – Las Vegas Golden Knights – $7,700
2. Nathan MacKinnon – Colorado Avalanche – $8,100
3. Sidney Crosby – Pittsburgh Penguins – $8,000
4. Patric Hornqvist – Pittsburgh Penguins – $5,200
5. Valeri Nickushkin – Colorado Avalanche – $3,500

Defensemen

1. Kris Letang – Pittsburgh Penguins – $6,200
2. Shea Theodore – Las Vegas Golden Knights – $5,800
3. Erik Johnson – Colorado Avalanche – $3,500
4. Darnell Nurse – Edmonton Oilers – $5,400
5. Alec Martinez – Las Vegas Golden Knights – $4,400

Goalies

1. Tristan Jarry – Pittsburgh Penguins – $7,800
2. Pavel Francouz – Colorado Avalanche – $8,500

2/26 NHL FanDuel Rankings

Forwards

1. Bryan Rust – Pittsburgh Penguins – $4,900
2. Max Pacioretty – Las Vegas Golden Knights – $7,800
3. Nathan MacKinnon – Colorado Avalanche – $8,500
4. Sidney Crosby – Pittsburgh Penguins – $8,600
5. Valeri Nichushkin – Colorado Avalanche – $3,900

Defensemen

1. Shea Theodore – Las Vegas Golden Knights – $5,700
2. Kris Letang – Pittsburgh Penguins – $7,100
3. Darnell Nurse – Edmonton Oilers – $4,400
4. Nate Schmidt – Las Vegas Golden Knights – $4,300
5. Ryan Graves – Colorado Avalanche – $4,300

Goalies

1. Tristan Jarry – Pittsburgh Penguins – $8,900
2. Pavel Francouz – Colorado Avalanche – $8,600

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Max Pacioretty, Sidney Crosby, Leon Draisaitl – Over 2.5 Points – The daily 2.5 point bet is down to 34/55 after falling one point short last night, no thanks to Roman Josi. Tonight, we have limited options but there are still a few talented skaters to choose from.

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